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IBM App Connect Enterprise 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.8.0, and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.27 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to… (CVE-2026-17156)

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Published: 09/14/2026 (09/14/2026, 21:31:44 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

IBM App Connect Enterprise versions 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.8.0 and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.27 contain a vulnerability that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via insecure deserialization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-17156 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8. The flaw arises from improper handling of serialized data, which can be exploited to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.8high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Affected versions
>=12.0.1.0 <=12.0.12.27>=13.0.1.0 <=13.0.8.0

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/15/2026, 01:59:37 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-17156 is a vulnerability in IBM App Connect Enterprise versions 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.8.0 and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.27 that enables a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to insecure deserialization. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-502. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability rated high. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the input data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the application and underlying system. The impact includes complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected software environment.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to deserialization processes. Avoid executing untrusted serialized data where possible.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-6qgq-ppgr-crqx
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-17156"]
Database Specific Severity
HIGH
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa8a1c855bf5e2cf5f3e8e9

Added to database: 09/15/2026, 01:39:20 UTC

Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:59:37 UTC

Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:22 UTC

Views: 2

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